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The past month, in general, and the past two weeks in particular have put a smile on local business owners faces and probably, their bank accounts, too.

The restaurants have been busy and, according to Eric Jungklaus of Tony’s Seafood, “this was our busiest week yet." He has kept statistics on every day’s sales since he opened in 2005. Each month in 2010 beat the same month from the prior year. So far, “2011 has blown the roof off," he said.

Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce members have chosen a proven and experienced businessman to lead them through the next year with the unanimous election of Eric Jungklaus, owner of Tony’s Seafood at the Annual Meeting on Monday.

The city's fireworks show will go on despite the suspension of the companion event, Clamerica.The Cedar Key City Commission decided on Tuesday to reject a suggestion that the fireworks be moved from its traditional July 4 show — which falls on a Monday this year — to July 3.

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Cedar Key had a run of bad luck last week — all of it on paper. All of it hypothetical.
There was the no-name storm that passed through causing flooding, wind damage, and forcing evacuations. The city was hosting its “First Annual Demon Rum Cedar Key Fishing Tournament,” so there was damage to boats and vehicles parked all over town.
Then the big blue marina facility caught fire. That sent 5,500 gallons of oil and fuel gushing into local waters for a three-mile area.

1. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment
3. Good News
4. Approval of Minutes: January 11, 2011 and January 18, 2011
5. Request for Permit Fee to be waived for Arts Festival
6. Proclamation of the Mayor Calling for City Election
7. Resolution 324: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CEDAR KEY, LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA; ACKNOWLEDGING COMPLETION OF THE ANCHOR HOLE BOAT RAMP PROJECT FUNDED BY THE UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE.

On Jan. 20, Florida’s Nature Coast Conservancy (FNCC) erected a kiosk at the end of the Railroad Trestle Trail. The trail begins on Grove Avenue, just east of SR 24 and ends at the old railroad trestle that crosses the number four channel. The kiosk provides a resting place for trail visitors before they return to the starting point.

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The state parks department's controversial proposal to cut 53 state park facilities that host less than 60,000 visitors — including Cedar Ket State Museum Park — has been rescinded. The fears of closings were eased when Gov. Rick Scott's budget proposal, released last week, included funding to keep the facilities open.

Amy and Henry Gernhart hosted their annual Raku Party this past Saturday at their studio just off of Cedar Key. Space was limited so, only a lucky few attended the event. Even pottery novices were welcomed because Henry had prepared the hand-formed pieces prior to the party and guests simply had to paint their

designs or glazes on, wait as they were fired and pack up their wares for the trip home.